Research Skills

There are many pros and cons for using the library to conduct research. Which is a con for using the library?

• The library has librarians who are information experts and can help you find good sources.

• The library is closed at night and sometimes weekends, too.

• The library has resources that are not found on the Internet.

• The library carefully chooses good resources for people to use.

There are many pros and cons for using the Internet to conduct research. Which is a pro for using the Internet?

• The Internet has a lot of unreliable information.

• The Internet exposes your computer to viruses.

• The Internet does not always work if there is a power outage or weak signal.

• You can use the Internet to access library resources online when the library is closed.

In a K-W-L chart, what does each letter represent?

Fill in the blank.

"When first beginning research, it's a good to use a general reference resource, like _______________ to get an overview of the topic."

• the news

• a website

• an encyclopedia

• an audiobook

One part of a book that is helpful for locating information is the _______________.

Not all research questions are the same. Some are stronger than others. Select the qualities of a strong research question. Choose all that apply.

• The question results in a yes or no answer.

• The question begins with words such as, ''What," "Why" or "How."

• The question is appropriate for the scope, meaning it is not too broad and not too narrow.

• The question is interesting.

• The question is answered by doing a headstand.

Fill in the blank.

When doing research, it helps to think of _____________ related to your research topic.

• key words

• glossary

• antonyms

• Tik-Toks

There are certain qualities that make up a researchable question. Read below and choose all that apply.

A researchable question is one that...

• needs information from sources other than yourself

• can be researched - you can find information to help you answer it.

• is not too broad - so general that it would take you too long to answer it.

• is not too narrow - so specific that there is not much to explore

• can only be answered while floating in a swimming pool

Read each statement below and select the one that is true.

• A researchable question is always a researchable question to every single person no matter what. It's always the same.

• A researchable question depends upon who you are, how much you know and what you need to know. It can change from person to person.

Read the following questions and select the one that is the stronger research question

• Do any birds besides robins lay colored eggs?

• What birds besides robins lay colored eggs?